Buttermilk Coconut Cake

Grease and flour two 8x1-1/2-inch or two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans. Set pans aside.

Stir together the flour, baking powder,and baking soda.

In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening and butter for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add egg whites and beat until smooth (2 minutes at medium speed).

Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until mixture is just combined.

Turn batter into prepared pans. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.

Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Prepare the Butter Frosting. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides. Sprinkle top and sides with coconut. Makes 12 servings.